Tesla is preparing to roll out its highly anticipated Spring Update, likely designated as software version 2026.14, bringing a massive wave of new features to its entire vehicle lineup. From highly requested UI refinements and visual upgrades to major leaps in AI integration, this update touches nearly every aspect of the Tesla ownership experience.
Next-generation AI and autonomy
Tesla’s integration of its artificial intelligence capabilities takes a major step forward in this release. Vehicles equipped with AI4 hardware gain access to a dedicated Self-Driving App in the App Launcher. This new interface allows owners to subscribe with a single tap, learn how to activate the system, and view ongoing driving statistics. App Launcher > Self-Driving
“Hey Grok”
Voice control also receives a substantial overhaul with the native integration of Grok. Drivers can launch the AI assistant simply by saying “Hey Grok” and issue complex, location-based reminders, such as asking the car to remind them to pick up milk when nearing home. A simple “goodbye” command smoothly dismisses the assistant when the interaction is complete. Enable via Enable via Grok > Settings
Visual and audio enhancements
Car Visualization (New Model 3 & Y)
The new Model 3 and Model Y receive a significant graphical boost featuring a brand-new park scene environment and much higher quality car visualizations that are likely powered by Unreal Engine.
Immersive Sound (New Model 3 & Y w/ premium audio)
Immersive Sound on the new Model 3 and Model Y utilizes advanced sound extraction to place the listener within a highly detailed soundstage, working seamlessly across all streaming sources. Go to Settings > Audio > Tone > Immersive Sound to adjust.
Custom Wraps and License Plates (SX)
Model S and Model X owners can fully personalize their digital vehicle avatars by adding window tints, custom wraps, and personalized license plates directly through the Toybox Paint Shop. App Launcher > Toybox > Paint Shop or tap the paint or license plate button in Controls > Software
Blind Spot Warning Accent Lights
Interior blind spot warning accent lights will now turn red when an object enters your blind spot while the turn signal is engaged, or when an approaching object is detected while the vehicle is parked.
Convenience and safety tools
Dashcam Improvements
Dashcam capabilities have been expanded to store up to 24 hours of recent footage locally, and owners can now permanently save clips to the vehicle’s storage without any footage being shared with Tesla.
Weather Maps Improvements
The navigation system’s weather maps feature improved color-coding to easily distinguish between rain and snow, along with a new option to view the past hour of weather data to track changing conditions along your route.
Automatically Install Updates
Owners can configure their vehicles to automatically install downloaded software updates overnight while the car is parked and not in use. To enable, go to Controls > Software > Automatically Install Updates.
Trip Stats
Drivers can track energy consumption across different drives by creating multiple trips, which can be quickly accessed by swiping left on the media player. App Launcher > Energy > Trips
Entertainment and passenger comfort
Pet Mode
The popular Pet Mode now allows owners to select a dog, cat, or hedgehog to display on the screen, complete with an option to customize the display with their actual pet’s name. Controls > Display > Customize Pet Mode
Sketchpad
The built-in Sketchpad introduces support for stickers and emojis, allowing users to create fun drawings and save them directly to the Tesla Mobile App for easy sharing.
Media controls have been streamlined so that swiping right on Apple Music or Spotify tracks adds them directly to the queue. In Apple Music, tap and hold on a track to add or remove from Favorites.
You can now manage your favorite tracks by tapping and holding in Apple Music or swiping left in Spotify.
Passengers in the back seat can now view and directly interact with navigation maps on the rear display while the vehicle navigates an active route.
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